PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out best practice treatments under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatment by adhering to specific goals developed by the PT. As well, the PTA must provide feedback to the supervising physical therapist via documentation or in any other method required by facility policy.

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Responsibilities/ Qualifications:

• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting the patient’s status and reporting it to a physical therapist.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment and wash linens.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Educate patients and family members about what to do after treatment.
• Do clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patients.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

License Requirements

• Current licensed, registered in the practice of physical therapy in Florida.
• Current CPR/BLS certification